Originally Posted by
Sitarro
Oh sure, I could be Ansel Adams and still not win in this setup. My work is my own and I will not have it judged by people I wouldn't listen to for advice on what soft drink is best. Besides, I've never claimed to be a great photographer, Dmp is the one that talks about how he "just kicks ass as a photographer", I have just been giving him a little constructive criticism for free. I am sorry that he can't handle it. It's too bad, one doesn't learn much from eliciting glory from people that just "love" everything that they do, hell, he can't even take criticism of the color of the equipment he chooses to buy.
I do shoot photographs as part of what I do along with illustration. I also do a lot of photoshop work on the shots I shoot of the golf courses I work on. Many times I will need to get work done in the fall or winter when the grass is dormant, I fix that along with better looking skies and water features. I don't claim to be an expert in Photoshop either, although I do make money with it.
This whole thing started on the other board when I was stupid enough to pass on what trends I have witnessed in photography( been shooting for 35 years) and the business, I never claimed to be an expert at that either( I have just been doing the work I do for 20 years) yet the attacks on my skill and knowledge have been ongoing for quite a while now.
So, no, I won't get sucked into this childish challenge by a child, I don't care. Everything would just be hunky dory if I would have done what everyone else does and tell dmp he is the most talented and smartest kid on the board, but it just aint true.
As for shattered, I became fed up with her attitude when she was so rude to Fuzzy. Fuzzy was obviously hurt a great deal by that assholes comments and hasn't returned. How fullish for her to think she could be part of the "cool" posters.That thread made me realize what a childish click exists here on this board and they have way too much power, I for one have found it just a bit boring and will spend more time on other things.
You're losing your mind. I never brag about my work. I post my photos here. Jon is my biggest (and best) critic. You, OTOH come across as a loud-mouth drunk. You snap from supporter to asshole - like the waves of the sea. It's pathetic, and uncalled for.
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